The Member of Parliament for the Asawase constituency and the Minister nominee for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has stated his commitment to restoring peace in Bawku, a town in the Upper East region known for its recurring chieftaincy-related conflicts.

Speaking during his vetting in Parliament on Friday, January 24, he outlined his plans to work closely with the Chieftaincy and Local Government Ministries to address the causes of the violence and ensure lasting peace in the area.

“I will be very interested in assisting the president to achieve the vision he promised the people of Bawku, that he will do everything humanly possible to ensure peace returns. Not only in Bawku but in all other areas across the country facing similar challenges,” he stated.

Mr Muntaka emphasised the importance of collaboration between government agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to resolve the conflict. He revealed plans to work together with the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs in codifying the lines of succession to prevent future disputes.

“If the line of succession is clearly documented, it will take away doubt and make it easier to address disagreements,” he said.

He also stressed the need for a national conversation on the future of chieftaincy.

“The time has come for us to approach this issue dispassionately and call for a conference on the future of our chieftaincy. Together, we can create solutions that will bring peace to Bawku and other areas within the country facing the same challenges,” he said.

He assured Ghanaians that, if approved as a minister, he would work diligently with his colleagues and traditional leaders to ensure that peace in Bawku is not only restored but sustained.

“We must collaborate effectively to address these issues. With commitment and teamwork, I am confident we can bring permanent peace to Bawku,” he concluded.